Veikko Niittynen

Mr. Veikko Donald Niittynen, age 74 years, a resident of Kaministiquia, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18th, 2014, on the same homestead where he was born and raised.Veikko was born on June 8th, 1940 in Port Arthur and started working at the tender age of 14; driving truck. His first load of wood from Silver Falls to Port Arthur was the start of his lifelong career as a driver/ owner and private contractor alongside his sons. Veikko had a special talent of operating anything that could move. Equipment operation was a challenge which he mastered. He spent many years with Kam Aggregates. His talent as a sawyer will be greatly missed in the community. His family was his pride and joy. He was a warmhearted person who always had an ear to listen and to fill. He was never in a hurry. When he wasn't with his family, he could be found tinkering and helping neighbors in the community or just visiting and having a good cup of coffee. He enjoyed the outdoors. Hunting, fishing and farming were also his passions. There were always some strays he would bring home; either two or four legged. Veikko will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife of over 51 years, Anne, his children: Wayne (Kathy), Arvid (Maureen), Katharine (Risto), Randy (Pipa) and Donna (Roman), his grandchildren: Chris (Tuula), Kari, Essa, Cayla, Cassandra (Dillon), Kayla (Jimmy), Travis (Becca), Haley, Seija, Nick, Jeo (Skye), Brigette (Jordan), Cassie (Brad), his great grandchildren: Jakob, Sohvi, Parker, Breanna and his younger sister Linda. Numerous nephews and nieces also survive. He was predeceased by his parents Arvid and Olga and his siblings Hilkka, Ann, Jorma and Leo.Cremation has taken place and a "Celebration of Life" will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 24th, 2014 in the Kam Community Centre on Highway 102. Interment will be held at a later date for family and friends. If friends so desire, donations (in lieu of flowers) may be made to a charity of your choice.On-Line Condolences may be offered atwww.harbourviewfuneral.ca"